SETS Synonyms: 448 Similar and Opposite Words

sets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of set

as in spawns

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen set for days

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as in chooses

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority set a date for the wedding

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as in values

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding fire losses were set at a million dollars

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as in sits

chiefly dialect to rest on the buttocks or haunches come over and set for a spell

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as in aims

to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off

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as in decides

to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of finally set some plans for the luncheon

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as in secures

to put securely in place or in a desired position had the jeweler set the diamond again

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as in gels

to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly the gelatin is just starting to set now

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as in puts

to arrange something in a certain spot or position set a book on the table

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as in freezes

to become physically firm or solid the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it

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sets

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noun

plural of set

as in factions

a group of people acting together within a larger group the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale

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as in packs

a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set

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as in clusters

a number of things considered as a unit a set of tools

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as in types

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience

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as in decors

the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production built sets for the play

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Recent Examples of sets

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The consequences of a poor performance in the takeaway department sets a very high standard for rookies, something that can only bode well for the future. — Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 The final touch—a shiny ganache glaze—sets into a soft matte finish, adding sweetness and a light cocoa bitterness that perfectly complements both batters. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 But what sets him apart is the sheer breadth of those roots and his gift for distilling them into his own expression. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026 Set the scene The drive into the hamlet of Amenia, where Troutbeck is located, sets you up quite nicely for what’s to follow. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Coleman sets high expectations Timberview has reached the playoffs in each of the past eight years, but Coleman is not satisfied with simply extending that streak. — Jaylon Shoots, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 With McConnell's vote, the Senate Agriculture Committee moved to advance a farm bill, or a massive legislative package that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forestry policy, out of committee. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Once a site manager sets the initial plan, the software takes over the digging work. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Against this microcosm of the class war Lee sets the emergence of artificial intelligence, which threatens to further destabilize labor across a range of industries — including his own. — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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To follow their recipe (which, the mathematicians note, is heavily adapted from a 2019 result by Gao and two colleagues), start with two sets of vertices without edges. — Paulina Rowińska, Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 The 30-piece toy sets include 2-inch figures that contain magnets in the hands and feet, which can be detached and swallowed. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Current library includes sets from 75+ rising and veteran comedians. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 Our ultimate goal is to give you a direct route to the best mascaras, eyeliners, eye shadows, brow groomers, and sets of false lashes that exist right now. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 Best exemplifying the effect are those in the Undulation suite, one of three new sets that join Echo, Vibrations’ first chapter unveiled in January. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The foul sparked an angry reaction from Bouwman’s Ajax team-mates, as Van Bommel, the son of Dutch great Marc van Bommel, raised his hands in apology, and a mass brawl between the two sets of players ensued. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The Aces went on to score four of the final points, including the final three, to claim the title in straight sets over the Palm Beach Passion. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Forty-something Williams sisters Serena and Venus lost in first round of doubles but thrilled the crowd, going three sets -- the last two in long tiebreakers. — Greg Cote september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets

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Molluscum is caused by a virus and spawns the pimple-like bumps.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
But the software wrapped around it reinserts the objective on every turn, stores progress to a file, spawns subagents, retries on failure, and keeps going until a verifier says the task is done.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of spawns

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One-year deals give ABC and Kimmel optionality, as soon as either side chooses to act on it.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Sometimes a starship encounters a cosmic entity that — for some hard-to-fathom reason — chooses to study lesser mortals by forcing them into a big old game of dress-up.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of chooses

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For instance, an individual who values structure may clash with someone who thrives in a more flexible environment.

— Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
The closest analogy is investor relations, a function responsible for managing how a specific and consequential audience understands and values the organization.

— Anshuman Dutta, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of values

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At the top end of the range sits the Artycapucines line, an annual edition of limited-edition bags customized by prominent artists.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
The company runs a global network that sits between the internet and its customers, handling DDoS protection, zero trust security, and AI workload delivery.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of sits

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This approach aims to reduce dependence on global raw material sources.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
As the project grows, it is set to employ up to about 100 people — and Haji said the company aims to source talent locally as much as possible.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of aims

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The district, which governs most public roads in Ada County, often manages traffic and decides, for example, when to widen local streets.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
All 23 contestants will start as Faithfuls before Cumming decides which (typically) three players will become Traitors.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of decides

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Florey also argued that the County Board cannot interfere with how the clerk secures services or dictate if a particular service, such as printing of ballots, must be bid out.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
But the funding still secures a sizeable cash infusion for the deal — which, including billions of dollars in debt, is currently valued at nearly $111 billion based on outstanding shares.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of secures

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Lizzie takes up the ax while Bridget freezes at the sight of Bertha’s gut spilling all over the floor, which causes some tension between the two protagonists.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Continue regular weekly watering to keep the soil moist but not soggy until the ground freezes.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026